The chuval still has its back though it is loosened on the sides, The wool is soft and lustrous with minimal signs of use. Some oxidation in places gives an embossed effect to some design elements. Finely woven
CONSTRUCTION
Wool warp, wool weft wool, wool and silk pile
DIMENSIONS
173cms x 103 cms
CATEGORY
Chuval
NOTES
This magnificent chuval which has its back intact may well have been a dowry piece given the use of magenta, apple green, blues and purple silk used in the guls and borders. The back has a band of brocading across the top.